Leeann Akers

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close part of US 60 east in Rowan County for drainage repairs next week.

US 60, just west of Kentucky 799 (Big Perry Road) will close to excavate the highway and replace a large culvert underneath. The work is part of a $2.2 million dollar Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Project along seven miles of US 60 from Bramblewood Lane to the Carter County line.

Members of the Morehead State University community are working to change campus culture by instituting a program that treats stakeholders as allies.  WMKY’s Leeann Akers has the story. 

The Pornification of America: How Raunch Culture Is Ruining Our Society Hardcover
by Bernadette Barton 

New research from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows that, even with advanced college degrees, women in Kentucky continue to earn significantly less than men over a lifetime. WMKY’s Leeann Akers has the story.

A new mural is being installed this week on Main Street in Morehead. 

As part of an ongoing public art movement, a mural is being installed on the front of the Pasquale’s building on Main Street by Often Seen Rarely Spoken, a company out of Louisville.  

Schools across the commonwealth are planning to return to in-person instruction five days a week.  Rowan county superintendent John Maxey spoke with WMKY’s Leeann Akers as his district prepares to fully reopen.

The Rowan County Board of Education voted during a special called board meeting on Tuesday to return to five days a week in-person classes beginning on March 22nd.

School officials say the latest Kentucky Department of Education “Healthy at School” guidance will be followed for those choosing the in-person option. Currently the school year will end for all students on May 19th.

Superintendent John Maxey says the schools will still follow CDC guidelines and students would be required to wear a mask.

Morehead State University is planning to host an in-person commencement in May.

Provost and Vice President of Academic affairs, Dr. Greg Russell made the announcement during a WebEx meeting with faculty and staff Tuesday.

Russell says the event will be held May 8th.

The event will be held outdoors at Jayne Stadium, and graduates will be allowed 2 guest each.  It will be moved inside Johnson Arena if there is inclement weather.  

TEACHING: A Memoir: How A Booger Saved My Honor, A Standing O From Felons, and Other Tales of Erudition. 

by John Vincent Modaff PhD

Copies available at Coffeetree Books in Morehead